Arrest Made in 600 Park Rd/Morton Street Shooting

MPD has made an arrest in the Wednesday afternoon shooting that occurred on the 600 block of Morton Street. I congratulate them on their effect and solid police work in this case.

Below is the announcement MPD’s Third District shared on area listservs:

Arrest Made in an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) Offense: 600 Block of Morton Street, Northwest

(Washington, DC) – Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Third District announced an arrest has been made in reference to an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) offense that occurred in the 600 block of Morton Street, Northwest, on Wednesday, December 20, 2017.

At approximately 4:23 pm, the victim was attempting to retrieve property that was stolen from his vehicle. While at the listed location, the victim engaged in a physical altercation with several suspects. One of the suspects brandished a handgun and shot the victim. The victim was transported to an area hospital for a non-life threatening gunshot wound. The suspect was apprehended by responding officers. This case remains under investigation.

On Wednesday, December 20, 2017, 23 year-old Michael Muschette, of Northwest, DC, was arrested and charged with Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun).

Anyone who has information regarding this case should call police at 202-727-9099. Additionally, information may be submitted to the TEXT TIP LINE by sending a text message to 50411. Metropolitan Police Department currently offers a reward of up to $10,000 to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for a shooting committed in the District of Columbia.